VOLADOR Freeride Longboard Cruiser | Maple Wood Deck| Drop Through Longboard Complete

I bought this to ride to my college classes and I use it all the time. It has held up pretty good and I havent gotten hurt riding it yet. For being an online low price board, I have no complaints.

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Its a good board for the price range. it feels light and resposive when taking corners, NO WHEEL BITE! Its incredibly stable at high speeds 30-35+mph and grips well, there is a nice curve on the edges to keep your feet where they belong, also a little kick-up on the front and rear to make picking it up easy, may need to tighten or loosen up some things when you get it, wheels, bushings, etc.(I gave the bushings about two turns tighter and I dont get wheel bite, Im 59 150lbs to put into perspective) just needs a good set of bearings and its a competitive setup.

When I bought this, I had no longboarding experience. I had friends who all longboarded and I wanted to join them, so I started researching beginner boards. My primary reason for buying this particular board was actually the koi fish on the top and the pink and teal art on the bottom. I love riding this board and looking down to see the koi beneath my feet. I also love that I picked up a new hobby and its a great way to spend time with friends and explore new cities. Now Ive had it for about two years and its got some wear on it, but its been a great first board and I still ride it all the time.

I wanted a longboard for vacation and this turned out great. Im very happy with my purchase

Day one review: Arrived super fast in a very oversized box. Board looks and rides amazing. The bearings and wheels are excellent which is what I was worried about most. I did not feel any resistance or need to change them out. They didn’t even need lube to get that gentle ride. Board has just the right amount of flex, I am 5’11” 190 pounds easy and it supports me up and down the curbs. The length is nice and long but still comfortable to ride. The drop through trucks are a little bit to get used to under your foot when using the tail but not anything that can’t be overcome. Graphics on the board are superb and I was very impressed with the detail. Better than the picture could show hands down. I went with the solar system option. If you are thinking about it then this is the board for you. Don’t hesitate and get this, you will definetly be satisfied.

Straight out of the box, the wheels spin unevenly. I took them apart to clean and add lubricant and found that one wheel is missing a washer. I don’t know how to get in touch with company to at least ask them to send washer, but all I can do is request refund. I don’t want to send whole skateboard back. I would just like it to function as intended. The truck was also stiff. We took that off, added soap and loosened it and that helped. Once the wheels spin properly, it will be a fine board for cruising.

Ive waited two months before writing this review because I wanted to see how this board would hold up. Some background information, Ive never had any skating experience prior to this board. I first got this board because I wanted to get around my universitys campus faster. I bought this board not knowing what to expect. Currently, I take my board with me everywhere I go and ride it around to all my classes. Id say I use this board at least 6 days a week and ride on it at least thirty minutes to an hour for all of those days. The board comes with surprisingly good wheels and bearings (although I recommend using a tool to tighten or loosen the wheels because mine came a little too tight). I bought an extra set of better wheels and bearings because I expected the ones that came with the board to be poor; however, in comparison, the ones that come with the board are just little worse than the others I bought. The trucks on the board have held up just fine. The art pattern/design still looks the same since day one, and the shape of the board makes it super easy to carve and make really sharp turns. Lastly, the board itself is sturdy and well made. Ive had many crashes and wipe outs which I believed would leave huge scars on my board or make something come loose, but to my surprise, the board still remains intact with minimal damage. To summarize, the quality of this board has exceeded my expectations and it gets me around campus quickly every day. I would highly recommend this board to anyone who is looking for a board just to cruise around places like a college campus. Since this is also my first longboard, I would also recommend it to anyone who is interested in getting into longboarding.

Its a good board for someone whos willing to fix a few things–mine arrived missing a washer–or for someone who doesnt want to drop a lot of money on a board. The grip tape is almost like an industrial grade sandpaper, and it needs to be smoothed down in a few places, but the bearings should probably be replaced. You can order a package of Reds bearings with spacers, washers, and a multitool for $20. If your board comes with a missing washer like mine did, thatll do the trick. The print quality on the bottom is also less than excellent. The design is wonderful, and would be perfect if a higher resolution, but unfortunately is a little blurry and the woodgrain does look fake because of the print. Since its a longboard, the bottom isnt going to be shown off a lot so its okay, and the koi on the grip tape is gorgeous. I would definitely order this board again for this price.

I sadly sold my nice $300 longboard a few years back but really wanted to get back into boarding again. This was a GREAT temporary board to just help me get back into the swing of being on a board again until I can buy another nicer one! It’s not made out of the best quality materials but it’s held up nicely on the cruises around my town. The bearings it comes with are super sensitive though for my preference so I had to try to tighten them so I wouldn’t turn so suddenly with every little movement. I also prefer a board that is somewhat thicker and wider but all in all for the price it was, I’m impressed.